The city of Los Angeles mourned the passing of legendary Mexican pitcher Fernando Valenzuela, who died at the age of 63, on Tuesday. Valenzuela was an iconic figure for both the Dodgers and the entire California metropolis.

"The Dodgers mourn the passing of legendary pitcher Fernando Valenzuela. Fernandomania forever," the Dodgers shared on social media platform X, alongside a photo of the left-handed pitcher.

In a later statement, Dodgers' president and CEO Stan Kasten called Valenzuela one of the "most influential" figures in the team's history.

"He belongs on the Mount Rushmore of franchise heroes. He electrified fans during the 1981 Fernandomania season and remained close to our hearts ever since—not only as a player but also as a broadcaster. He has left us far too soon," Kasten said.

Valenzuela’s passing reverberated beyond baseball, with sports teams across Los Angeles expressing sorrow over his death.

"Fernando Valenzuela, forever," LAFC of MLS posted on social media, while the LA Galaxy noted, "Legends live forever," in reference to the pitcher.

"Fernando was an inspiration to Mexican and Latino communities and the heartbeat of an entire city. Our hearts go out to the Valenzuela family, the Dodgers organization, and all who knew and loved 'El Toro,'" said the Los Angeles Chargers of the NFL.

The Los Angeles Rams also expressed their sadness, sharing their condolences over the "loss of a Dodgers icon."

Valenzuela’s passing occurred just three days before the start of the MLB World Series, where his beloved Dodgers are set to face the New York Yankees—coincidentally, the same matchup in which Valenzuela secured the World Series title with the Dodgers in 1981.